before watching i'm going with 1) you're not john meadows 2) you're not trained by john meadows 3) you don't watch info vids by john meadows 4) john 5) meadows
Gotta say man I love that you obviously love your kids so much I'd even say it shows that it doesn't take neglecting your life with your family to put in the work and diet you need to get big
That's why you train for strength. Strength comes fast. That way after 6 months you can realize "whoa, i absolutely would have been able to obliterate who i was 6 months ago in a fight"
Oh man if you want a gentle and even tone, I highly recommend checking out Coach Greg Doucette. There's absolutely no yelling, calling people morons, being right 95% of the time, or spittle flying at the cam. :)
I got dealt a bad deal in the genetics department (pituitary gland broke as a teen, can't make hormones and I'm stuck being 4'11) but that's never a reason not to try hard! Even if I can never be huge, as long as I push myself and eat well, I'll be the best version of me I can be
Short guys always look huge so could be an advantage at 6ft 200-220lbs i dont look that big at all but guys 5"7 200-220 lbs are huge and if your body dosnt wanna make hormones all the reasona to use anabolics! id jump on test n tren youll be a monster
I can honestly say, John is a man who will be truly missed by thousands of us. A true gentleman of integrity and knowledge. God bless you. See you in the next cycle mate.🙏💪
Love the fact that John agrees with Greg about the 1 set to failure per exercise. I followed this method since Greg first posted the video and have seen amazing results, stronger than ever and add an inch to arms.
I'm more of a powerlifter myself but I like to mix in some of this stuff from time to time. It really fascinates me how different of an approach bodybuilders and powerlifters have to training. Really interesting to learn from "the other side"
I’m glad you brought that last one up! Lots of people get demotivated when they see these Instagram or RUclips guys that are strong and muscular. What they forget is that most of these guys have good genetics! You may increase your bench 10x slower than that guy on RUclips but if you keep grinding you will eventually be stronger than 95% of the earth!
I just LOVE the way this guy explains stuff... Such an honest and down to earth, huge family guy!! I am so happy you are fully recovered. Thank you so much for all the good advice you pour into the net. 💪🏼🙏🏼
#3 is spot on, due to cell phone use and just what you said about people thinking they don't need to go to failure.. Training intensity has changed over the years.
Ur probably the only person on youtube i listen too, good advice very knowledgable. Everyone else always trys to sell you stuff or take them to your website or some thing.
irregularexpression yeh exactly like when people like Larry wheels are screaming and acting arrogant John always remains humble and focuses on his audience
Damn, I'm so glad that me and my dad built a home gym. It happened spontaneously. Just like that, we woke up and decided to build it as if we knew that we won't be able to train for a while. Can't imagine myself without the gym for such a long time.Thanks for great content, John. Keep doing what you are doing and stay safe!
Mary is so blessed to have you! I’m sure you feel the same about her. I love all of your vids John. I’m thankful I found you right from the start on FB! You are amazing! Thank you for all you share with us!
Agreed, food makes a huge difference in your training. I even notice a difference if I train in the evening after a few meals vs in the AM after breakfast. Hydration is also key.
Definitely consistency is my biggest weakness. I'm very new to weight lifting. I started to train at the beginning of last year, it was all good, the summer came and I went on holiday for 2 months. Then I went back to it and just when everything was starting to go well again, the winter holiday came and I left for other 2 months. Then I started again, did it for almost 2 months before corona appeared haha
Darn you exposed me with the last point (Not eating enough). seriously that is the main reason i barely saw any progress towards my muscles as I have very difficult time mentally pushing myself to increase my appetite. Thank you for another amazing content.
I remember when I started training I pretty much went: Holy these gains are amazing. After that I found yours and a certain bodybuilders (who is not a Doctor) channel and followed the advice given - well that blew the gains out of the water.
Thanks to John's advice I've been doing intra workout carbs (30-40g) with EAA (20g) for one year now. I didn't think that my recovery would be so much better. I'm certain that this has been a game changer for me and that it's the reason that I am still able to make progress after 6 years of training
Thank you John for this video. My favourite RUclips bodybuilder out there. Can’t thank you enough for the priceless advice you have given us. Since lockdown I rediscovered my love for working out again and this has really helped me to beat depression. I suffered from depression for over 3 years and never thought I would recover from it but since working out again I have since recovered and been off the medication now for 10 weeks and never been happier. Gone from being lazy to now weight training 5 times a week and also going for walks regularly down the woods and it’s made a huge difference. Thanks again John 💪
Great, great video! For literally years I thought I was training hard because I would go to "failure" (it seemed like I would fail, but if I had dug in mentally a little more, there were between 1 and 4 more reps there, haha). I wondered why I was able to recover from such crazy amounts of sets! John always delivers the best content. Thanks!
Number 1 relatable, humble and great fitness personality. Christ bless your soul and Mother Mary confort your family. Your wife and boys can be proud of their warrior and awesome dad!!! World needs more of him :)
ONLY SICK PEAPLE ATTACK OTHERS WHO ARE TRYING TO HELP THEM....if you treat strangers bad...i can only imagine how you treat your family and children!!...THANKS JOHN ...KEEP YOUR HEAD UP ...YOUR A GOOD MAN!!
not into getting big now bc of the situation. but the vid is really good, & gave me some perspectives, keep making more vids sir,,, ooh btw your son is cool asf :)
Is the Red Hulk wearing a Covid mask ?! Holy moly ... I had no idea the Covid was so deadly that even the Hulk needs to practice social distancing by staying in the background!
Thx, John for all ur videos. Ur down to Earth and straight with all ur info. Was wondering if you could touch on the differences in "calories" since a lot of guys seem to think a calorie is a calorie. Reason I ask is becuz there's a lot of mis-info around and it misleads people into thinking all they gotta do is eat like a viking and they'll get big like a tank and gain the muscle. To make my point, carbs are not all the same...neither are proteins or fats. Throw in fiber content, glycemic index and bio availability, digestibility and there's a difference in each macro nutrient that can swing the scales toward either fat gain or loss...even if the calorie count is the same.
Always awesome content John 👍🏻 I gotta put off my workouts for a few weeks. Got dizzy and fell outside a few days ago, shredded my knees up, came in, got dizzy again and hit the side of my head on the table and gashed it open. Er doc said I've got low blood pressure due to my health issues. Had to have stitches put in. First your issue, now it was my turn ha! I see that you've added women's tee's. Glad I put off getting one cause I was hoping for women's sizes. Ordering one soon. Definitely taking it easy.
Awesome channel, much respect you are exceptionally knowledgeable and incredibly humble man. Keep up fantastic work, great to see you recovering from your health scare .
I've tried the different fasting schedules even omad. I have found that if I miss a post workout meal (1 hour window) I will not get sore at all and I will loose strength in the next workout for same body part. But on light days the pumps in a fasted state are unbelievable, I love the way that feels and I feel like I make the most size gains this way.
@@Tailionis This is a myth. Modern research shows that total daily protein intake matters far more than how often you intake protein. There isn't any limit to how much protein you can absorb at any time, contrary to what supplement companies would have you believe. Your body absorbs as much protein as it requires, assuming you are feeding yourself enough protein.
I love the comments on this video. People sharing their experiences and giving tips. Much appreciated! Also I was trying to multi task while watching this video but when I heard Alexander I ran to my phone lol
Hi John, Really glad that you made that video, and big thank you for making it, as those 5 reasons that you mentioned are really important to take on board and as they'll definitely help me with my training, especially the training intensity and when to apply it. Big thanks again John. Cheers, Billy
This guy is the humblest guy athlete i ever found on RUclips, and i wish i found this guy long time ago, Subscribed. One question, should I eat alot of carbs when i want get huge?
Bonus #2. Make sure you get blood work done, and that your hormones are balanced. I didn't start making any gains until I was put on TRT, because my T was too low, and E2 was too high.
Thank you John for a another really informative video.Being a type 1 insulin dependent diabetic the section on meal timings was particularly pertinent for me as I usually have to train after a day’s work with my gardening job so food intake is crucial to maintain a correct blood glucose level Pryor to training.Thanks again John very best wishes.ps the face mask on the hulk really made me laugh, can’t be to careful. Jim Harrison UK.
The advice here is always simple and achievable stuff! I say simple because its not out of bounds or some type of magic tricks. just simple stuff... we can all get there with time and effort
It's definitely the food for me! Never miss training, meal or sleep, train with mega intensity, but 3500/3600 cals is maintenence, and when I go up to say 4000 I just feel sluggish.
John I know you’ve done a few videos in the past and addressed the issue in q&a’s but I would love for you talk more about digestion. It’s the ugly secret in bodybuilding and I think a lot of people will benefit out of it.
Mountaindog and Greg are just beyond man ... 2 different styles but highly informative!!! 💪💪👌👌👌👌 Thank you and hope you're recovering well ... Will Granite be able to be delivered to South Africa?
Love the channel ! but you can still get a lot done with calisthenics, granted you won't get any muscle growth out of it if you're a 250lb monster, but for the average guy it's definitely possible to get a lot done with the right approach, i've gone from 170 chubby to 195 lean at 5'8 with calisthenics in 3 years, so it must be doing something.
When your a Meadows fan you hit the like button regardless of the title! Im pretty lean and still getting gains? Gym never closed when its in the basement, im just a fan over here that needs me a tshirt 👍
When the living legend talks you listen 💯💯💯💯💯 let’s all appreciate John we are lucky to have him 💪🏽 let’s just hope John stays healthy and take it easy
The biggest genetic issue is fixable with TRT. I was always really scrawny and strength training didn't do much to change that. Once I got on TRT I put on 50 lbs without much effort. I've gone from significantly less muscular than average to significantly more muscular than average (not to mention my anxiety and depression went away).
@@stallschula5431 I was 35 when I started. But in retrospect I was low since puberty, which accounts for my anxiety, depression and low muscle mass. It can be hard to find someone to treat low testosterone (or to treat it well). For example, your primary care might refer you to an endocrinologist, who are notoriously bad at treating low testosterone. So you may need to look around for someone.
@@yashdhikle4825 , TRT is prescribed by doctors for people who really need it. Who cares if it makes someone no longer completely natural? It is literally medicine that is important for their health.
If you have good training program focused on increasing volume you have to eat a lot to recover for the next workout. If you are not hungry, you don't push yourself enough in the gym!
Agreed.... gym not open. In fact my gym has put so many screwed up restrictions and one way paths and they took out really great yet old machines and replacing them with new crap. So, my wife and I signed up to a new gym.
#2 was my life until 2018 when I smartened up. I would train for months then stop, for months then stop. I am a good size naturally (185lbs at 18% at 5'7") for someone who didnt put my heart into it, now at 29 I got my ass in gear with a goal of a regional show win in 2-5 years time.
Great video! When it comes to training to failure, would you periodize your training so that way you increase intensity so say start at 3 RIR and work up to 0-1 RIR? I’m not sure if I should include going to and beyond failure in every week of my mesocycle. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Hi John, I'm glad to see you are getting better, Gyms are still not fully opened where I live, one question from me. I'm 65 and 173 lbs, how much protein should I need to gain more muscles especially biceps and chest, which protein I should I eat more protein from foods or protein shakes.
Great video M Dog great content good points made and tips received as always!! P.S. I was watching another elitefts video with Dave Tate and you and you guys were talking about your high intensity training sessions where you guys had coolers full of ice packs to cool yourselves down so you wouldn't pass out so you could hopefully make it through the workout you guys would ask each other can we do this and you guys would say there's only one way to find out now that's intensity friggin awesome!!!👍👌👏😎💯
Thank you for another video of awesome information. My favorite discussion is the meal timing. Also love the mask on the huge dude in the background 🤣.
Make sure you also check out 5 reasons you can't get ripped: ruclips.net/video/JQmqpGvT0w8/видео.html
before watching i'm going with
1) you're not john meadows
2) you're not trained by john meadows
3) you don't watch info vids by john meadows
4) john
5) meadows
@@godsgiftto3arth lol
@@godsgiftto3arth what are u implying tho?
"Lack of consistency" Alright John, I came here looking for excuses not personal attacks damn hahaha
haha!
@@mountaindog1 lol
one of the - if not the single - best fitness channels providing value
Like Vikings say, - Skit lätt! mäktigaste !
100 percent👌
Agree 100% 💪🔥
1: Gyms are closed
2: Lack of consistency
3: Training intensity
4: Meal time may be off
5: Not eating enough
Gotta say man I love that you obviously love your kids so much
I'd even say it shows that it doesn't take neglecting your life with your family to put in the work and diet you need to get big
I appreciate that
Honourable mention: you don't grow as fast as you may think.
unless u have mr. O genetics
Not unless you have elite genetics
depends on your "supplementation" :)
This truth hurts so damn bad
That's why you train for strength. Strength comes fast.
That way after 6 months you can realize "whoa, i absolutely would have been able to obliterate who i was 6 months ago in a fight"
Love Alexander’s yo-yo tricks. Awesome family and kids with respect and great morals
That shirt makes me want to vote John for president
he'd probably make a damn good one
He would be WAY better than both Biden and Trump combined
@@cosmogamer9914 Agreed
MASA, “MAKE AMERICA SWOLE AGAIN”.
Run for president John!
I appreciate how Mr. Meadows isn’t yelling at me. So much wisdom it’s impactful as is.
Oh man if you want a gentle and even tone, I highly recommend checking out Coach Greg Doucette. There's absolutely no yelling, calling people morons, being right 95% of the time, or spittle flying at the cam. :)
The Bedroom Intellectual U got it wrong. It’s 98-99%
I love them both!
@@thebedroomintellectual2460 How much Impactful wisdom? More than Last time.
@@thebedroomintellectual2460 Ah zeeeero yelling on Doc's channel
I love how John speaks so sincerely and it really hits my heart lol.
I got dealt a bad deal in the genetics department (pituitary gland broke as a teen, can't make hormones and I'm stuck being 4'11) but that's never a reason not to try hard! Even if I can never be huge, as long as I push myself and eat well, I'll be the best version of me I can be
Great outlook mate good luck in your goals.
Short guys always look huge so could be an advantage at 6ft 200-220lbs i dont look that big at all but guys 5"7 200-220 lbs are huge and if your body dosnt wanna make hormones all the reasona to use anabolics! id jump on test n tren youll be a monster
I can honestly say, John is a man who will be truly missed by thousands of us. A true gentleman of integrity and knowledge. God bless you. See you in the next cycle mate.🙏💪
Love the fact that John agrees with Greg about the 1 set to failure per exercise. I followed this method since Greg first posted the video and have seen amazing results, stronger than ever and add an inch to arms.
I'm more of a powerlifter myself but I like to mix in some of this stuff from time to time. It really fascinates me how different of an approach bodybuilders and powerlifters have to training. Really interesting to learn from "the other side"
I’m glad you brought that last one up! Lots of people get demotivated when they see these Instagram or RUclips guys that are strong and muscular. What they forget is that most of these guys have good genetics! You may increase your bench 10x slower than that guy on RUclips but if you keep grinding you will eventually be stronger than 95% of the earth!
I just LOVE the way this guy explains stuff... Such an honest and down to earth, huge family guy!! I am so happy you are fully recovered. Thank you so much for all the good advice you pour into the net. 💪🏼🙏🏼
Alas, this did comment did not age well....(Mr. Meadows is no longer with us)
It's okay to eat a crap-ton when you're on gear since you're like anabolic 24/7...natties would just get fat asf...😵💫
#3 is spot on, due to cell phone use and just what you said about people thinking they don't need to go to failure.. Training intensity has changed over the years.
I've been having the best workouts fasted. I agree with John, people are different 👊
Ur probably the only person on youtube i listen too, good advice very knowledgable. Everyone else always trys to sell you stuff or take them to your website or some thing.
Glad to help
"Alright hi everybody" and, somehow, you know he's actually pleased to be talking to us.
You just can’t hate John , gives such good advice and information as well
irregularexpression yeh exactly like when people like Larry wheels are screaming and acting arrogant John always remains humble and focuses on his audience
Damn, I'm so glad that me and my dad built a home gym. It happened spontaneously. Just like that, we woke up and decided to build it as if we knew that we won't be able to train for a while. Can't imagine myself without the gym for such a long time.Thanks for great content, John. Keep doing what you are doing and stay safe!
Gyms for me have been open almost 2 months already
Mary is so blessed to have you! I’m sure you feel the same about her. I love all of your vids John. I’m thankful I found you right from the start on FB! You are amazing! Thank you for all you share with us!
You are so welcome
Agreed, food makes a huge difference in your training. I even notice a difference if I train in the evening after a few meals vs in the AM after breakfast. Hydration is also key.
Absolutely!
Definitely consistency is my biggest weakness. I'm very new to weight lifting. I started to train at the beginning of last year, it was all good, the summer came and I went on holiday for 2 months. Then I went back to it and just when everything was starting to go well again, the winter holiday came and I left for other 2 months. Then I started again, did it for almost 2 months before corona appeared haha
Fuckin miss you dude, youre in the big gym in the sky now and I’m still getting so much help from your content.
Nicest guy on u tube!! No drama and more information !!
Darn you exposed me with the last point (Not eating enough). seriously that is the main reason i barely saw any progress towards my muscles as I have very difficult time mentally pushing myself to increase my appetite. Thank you for another amazing content.
I remember when I started training I pretty much went: Holy these gains are amazing.
After that I found yours and a certain bodybuilders (who is not a Doctor) channel and followed the advice given - well that blew the gains out of the water.
Thanks to John's advice I've been doing intra workout carbs (30-40g) with EAA (20g) for one year now. I didn't think that my recovery would be so much better. I'm certain that this has been a game changer for me and that it's the reason that I am still able to make progress after 6 years of training
Keep it up!!
Great video as always John 👍🏼
ps : that face mask on the beast behind you 😅
You’re awesome brother, I hope you’re feeling better and taking care of yourself.
I am!
Thank you John for this video. My favourite RUclips bodybuilder out there. Can’t thank you enough for the priceless advice you have given us. Since lockdown I rediscovered my love for working out again and this has really helped me to beat depression. I suffered from depression for over 3 years and never thought I would recover from it but since working out again I have since recovered and been off the medication now for 10 weeks and never been happier. Gone from being lazy to now weight training 5 times a week and also going for walks regularly down the woods and it’s made a huge difference. Thanks again John 💪
Keep cranking!
Great, great video! For literally years I thought I was training hard because I would go to "failure" (it seemed like I would fail, but if I had dug in mentally a little more, there were between 1 and 4 more reps there, haha). I wondered why I was able to recover from such crazy amounts of sets! John always delivers the best content. Thanks!
Thanks for the advice John! You’re a good man. Hope you’re keeping well and looking after yourself 👍🏻
You always give the best advice John. And go Yo-yo tricks, go!
Number 1 relatable, humble and great fitness personality. Christ bless your soul and Mother Mary confort your family. Your wife and boys can be proud of their warrior and awesome dad!!! World needs more of him :)
You're right! We need to stay focused. If we mess up then, get right back on track.
I love you Meadows, Take care because I want to see more videos of your wisdom m
ONLY SICK PEAPLE ATTACK OTHERS WHO ARE TRYING TO HELP THEM....if you treat strangers bad...i can only imagine how you treat your family and children!!...THANKS JOHN ...KEEP YOUR HEAD UP ...YOUR A GOOD MAN!!
Hey John... Thanks for the info...And Alexander for the show. 🎩
You bet!
not into getting big now bc of the situation. but the vid is really good, & gave me some perspectives, keep making more vids sir,,, ooh btw your son is cool asf :)
Glad you enjoyed!
Is the Red Hulk wearing a Covid mask ?!
Holy moly ... I had no idea the Covid was so deadly that even the Hulk needs to practice social distancing by staying in the background!
yep! haha
He may be immune to gamma radiation, but he isn't immune to coronavirus.
Thx, John for all ur videos. Ur down to Earth and straight with all ur info. Was wondering if you could touch on the differences in "calories" since a lot of guys seem to think a calorie is a calorie.
Reason I ask is becuz there's a lot of mis-info around and it misleads people into thinking all they gotta do is eat like a viking and they'll get big like a tank and gain the muscle.
To make my point, carbs are not all the same...neither are proteins or fats. Throw in fiber content, glycemic index and bio availability, digestibility and there's a difference in each macro nutrient that can swing the scales toward either fat gain or loss...even if the calorie count is the same.
Quality stuff bro all fantastic points.
Glad you enjoyed it
Always awesome content John 👍🏻 I gotta put off my workouts for a few weeks. Got dizzy and fell outside a few days ago, shredded my knees up, came in, got dizzy again and hit the side of my head on the table and gashed it open. Er doc said I've got low blood pressure due to my health issues. Had to have stitches put in. First your issue, now it was my turn ha! I see that you've added women's tee's. Glad I put off getting one cause I was hoping for women's sizes. Ordering one soon. Definitely taking it easy.
yea be careful, low blood pressure is no joke!
@@mountaindog1 Thanks John, I definitely will from now on 👍🏻
Everyone is on the french toast these days haha
Love all of your Tips! What a huge difference a bowl of oatmeal makes to my workouts is remarkable.
One of my favourite channels, glad your back on the mend mate keep it up from the uk 🇬🇧
Much appreciated
Awesome channel, much respect you are exceptionally knowledgeable and incredibly humble man. Keep up fantastic work, great to see you recovering from your health scare .
I've tried the different fasting schedules even omad. I have found that if I miss a post workout meal (1 hour window) I will not get sore at all and I will loose strength in the next workout for same body part. But on light days the pumps in a fasted state are unbelievable, I love the way that feels and I feel like I make the most size gains this way.
Good stuff
Fasting is awful for muscle gain. You need continuous protein synthesis.
@@Tailionis This is a myth. Modern research shows that total daily protein intake matters far more than how often you intake protein. There isn't any limit to how much protein you can absorb at any time, contrary to what supplement companies would have you believe. Your body absorbs as much protein as it requires, assuming you are feeding yourself enough protein.
I love the comments on this video. People sharing their experiences and giving tips. Much appreciated!
Also I was trying to multi task while watching this video but when I heard Alexander I ran to my phone lol
:)
Hi John,
Really glad that you made that video, and big thank you for making it, as those 5 reasons that you mentioned are really important to take on board and as they'll definitely help me with my training, especially the training intensity and when to apply it.
Big thanks again John.
Cheers,
Billy
Glad it was helpful!
@@mountaindog1 Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
One of the most credible bodybuilding coaches on RUclips . Totally credible !! The proof is in the pudding . Good job John 👍🏻
I appreciate that!
its so wholesome seeing your son :)
Thanks for advices John, always good to hear your tips! Jojo trick was also pretty amazing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video John. Also just saw the Meadows Row featured in Jeff's new video.
oh cool!!!!
This guy is the humblest guy athlete i ever found on RUclips, and i wish i found this guy long time ago,
Subscribed.
One question, should I eat alot of carbs when i want get huge?
You're looking good John! Your skin is glowing.
Oh thank you!
Bonus #2. Make sure you get blood work done, and that your hormones are balanced. I didn't start making any gains until I was put on TRT, because my T was too low, and E2 was too high.
Thank you John for a another really informative video.Being a type 1 insulin dependent diabetic the section on meal timings was particularly pertinent for me as I usually have to train after a day’s work with my gardening job so food intake is crucial to maintain a correct blood glucose level Pryor to training.Thanks again John very best wishes.ps the face mask on the hulk really made me laugh, can’t be to careful. Jim Harrison UK.
OMG！everything u post is exactly what I looking for，such great quality info！
Glad it was helpful!
The advice here is always simple and achievable stuff! I say simple because its not out of bounds or some type of magic tricks. just simple stuff... we can all get there with time and effort
It's definitely the food for me! Never miss training, meal or sleep, train with mega intensity, but 3500/3600 cals is maintenence, and when I go up to say 4000 I just feel sluggish.
I'm eating 3500 and want to vomit. But I'm trying to do it clean and tren really destroys my appetite but damn does it do a clean bulk
@@Tailionis do you mean trenbolobe by saying tren?
@@mijensen2360 no I dont know what tenbolobe is
John I know you’ve done a few videos in the past and addressed the issue in q&a’s but I would love for you talk more about digestion. It’s the ugly secret in bodybuilding and I think a lot of people will benefit out of it.
Mountaindog and Greg are just beyond man ... 2 different styles but highly informative!!! 💪💪👌👌👌👌 Thank you and hope you're recovering well ... Will Granite be able to be delivered to South Africa?
hopefully someday when exchange rates are better
1. Sleeping 2. Calories 3. Training hard enough. Ok goodbye. John u the man 🙏
4 peds
@@Tailionis beat me too it
Always amazing advice! THANKS YODA!
Love the channel ! but you can still get a lot done with calisthenics, granted you won't get any muscle growth out of it if you're a 250lb monster, but for the average guy it's definitely possible to get a lot done with the right approach, i've gone from 170 chubby to 195 lean at 5'8 with calisthenics in 3 years, so it must be doing something.
I love your videos! It's all common-sense, no-bullshit advice! Hope you are keeping in good shape!
I appreciate that!
Great advice as always thanks John. Have a great day!
@9:10 super deep right here. I have noticed that as well from my 26 years of training 🙏🏽🙏🙏🏻
YEAH! YOYO INTERMISSION!
Every bodybuilding channel should have a yoyo skill intermission by law of the internet
@@dinlotuning6989 Agreed!
Great info and love your boys confidence
Thanks for watching
When your a Meadows fan you hit the like button regardless of the title!
Im pretty lean and still getting gains? Gym never closed when its in the basement, im just a fan over here that needs me a tshirt 👍
thank you so much!
When the living legend talks you listen 💯💯💯💯💯 let’s all appreciate John we are lucky to have him 💪🏽 let’s just hope John stays healthy and take it easy
The biggest genetic issue is fixable with TRT. I was always really scrawny and strength training didn't do much to change that. Once I got on TRT I put on 50 lbs without much effort. I've gone from significantly less muscular than average to significantly more muscular than average (not to mention my anxiety and depression went away).
Greg Doucette would be proud.
@@stallschula5431 I was 35 when I started. But in retrospect I was low since puberty, which accounts for my anxiety, depression and low muscle mass. It can be hard to find someone to treat low testosterone (or to treat it well). For example, your primary care might refer you to an endocrinologist, who are notoriously bad at treating low testosterone. So you may need to look around for someone.
@@yashdhikle4825 , TRT is prescribed by doctors for people who really need it. Who cares if it makes someone no longer completely natural? It is literally medicine that is important for their health.
Great vid Alexander!
Great info as always john! 💪
Glad you liked it!
😀👍💪
If you have good training program focused on increasing volume you have to eat a lot to recover for the next workout.
If you are not hungry, you don't push yourself enough in the gym!
Hello John, amazing too see you being well:D!!
Hey, thanks!
Nice video as always sir , keep bringing the good content
Appreciate it!
Agreed.... gym not open. In fact my gym has put so many screwed up restrictions and one way paths and they took out really great yet old machines and replacing them with new crap. So, my wife and I signed up to a new gym.
Awesome job on this video
Great video sir and looking good :)
Thank you
Awesome!!! Thanks Sir!
You bet!
#2 was my life until 2018 when I smartened up. I would train for months then stop, for months then stop. I am a good size naturally (185lbs at 18% at 5'7") for someone who didnt put my heart into it, now at 29 I got my ass in gear with a goal of a regional show win in 2-5 years time.
Loving the collectibles in the background lol Subscribed.
great video sir.
Very informative... thank you very much
Great points, I’d include not sleeping enough too
Great video!
Looking well mdawg, you should start a channel for alexander doing yoyo tricks, i think it would take off 💪
Working on it!
Hope your feeling well bro
Awesome shirt John
Great video! When it comes to training to failure, would you periodize your training so that way you increase intensity so say start at 3 RIR and work up to 0-1 RIR? I’m not sure if I should include going to and beyond failure in every week of my mesocycle. Thank you and keep up the great work!
basically the answer is yes. As you training progresses, you add some intensity as you go. Eventually you then periodize and back down some.
mountaindog1 thank you so much. Your knowledge on bodybuilding is incredible and who you are as a person is truly inspiring!
Very good advice, thank you!
My pleasure!
Legendary advice. 👌🏼👌🏼
Hi John, I'm glad to see you are getting better, Gyms are still not fully opened where I live, one question from me. I'm 65 and 173 lbs, how much protein should I need to gain more muscles especially biceps and chest, which protein I should I eat more protein from foods or protein shakes.
shoot for 150-175 grams
thank you.
Great video and awesome yoyo trick. The kid is getting really good!!
I think so too!
Great video M Dog great content good points made and tips received as always!! P.S. I was watching another elitefts video with Dave Tate and you and you guys were talking about your high intensity training sessions where you guys had coolers full of ice packs to cool yourselves down so you wouldn't pass out so you could hopefully make it through the workout you guys would ask each other can we do this and you guys would say there's only one way to find out now that's intensity friggin awesome!!!👍👌👏😎💯
yep
Thank you for another video of awesome information. My favorite discussion is the meal timing. Also love the mask on the huge dude in the background 🤣.
Thanks for watching!